Postgraduate Course: Acute Ophthalmology, Trauma and Advanced Surgical Techniques (COPH12006)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh Medical School |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 12 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Online Distance Learning |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | Acute ophthalmology, trauma and advanced surgical techniques. |
| Course description |
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Demonstrate awareness of the latest advancements in ophthalmic investigations, treatments and surgical techniques and also of their limitations in the acute setting including management of anaphylaxis and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of the assessment, treatment and management of ocular trauma and injury, intraocular foreign body, sudden painless loss of vision, intraocular and postoperative infection in planning medical/surgical care in acute and longer-term management.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Learning Outcomes
| On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Demonstrate awareness of the latest advancements in ophthalmic investigations, treatments and surgical techniques and also of their limitations in the acute setting including management of anaphylaxis and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of the assessment, treatment and management of ocular trauma and injury, intraocular foreign body, sudden painless loss of vision, intraocular and postoperative infection in planning medical/surgical care in acute and longer-term management.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Heather Ellis
Tel: (0131)536 2033
Email: Heather.Ellis@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Giovanna Hodges
Tel: (0131 6)50 4085
Email: g.hodges@ed.ac.uk |
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